by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Virginia Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in conservation.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for conservation list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Schools | 42 |
| Best Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in natural resources conservation. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of conservation students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech is $39,361. This is higher than $34,020, which is the national median for all conservation bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia Tech was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
Learn more about Virginia Tech tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of conservation bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in conservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech conservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the conservation majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resource Management | 161 |
| Forestry | 109 |
| Wildlife Management | 72 |
| Fisheries Sciences | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.